SEMP Leadership
Meet the Inaugural SEMP Board of Directors (2025 Term)
Board of Directors
The Society of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (SEMP) is guided by a passionate and experienced inaugural Board of Directors. These leaders, representing diverse backgrounds in clinical practice, academia, toxicology, and professional leadership, are dedicated to establishing SEMP as the premier global organization for emergency medicine pharmacy.
Jimmy L. Pruitt III, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCEMP
PresidentDr. Pruitt is a distinguished clinical pharmacy specialist in emergency medicine. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy and completed residencies at Florida Hospital Orlando and Grady Health System. He is the founder of several educational initiatives, including the EMPoweRx Conference. His focus as inaugural President includes establishing the society's foundation and driving business activity for long-term sustainability.
Louisa Sullivan, PharmD
President-ElectDr. Sullivan is a clinical pharmacist specializing in emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Science University. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at Creighton University and residencies at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center and Valleywise Health. Dr. Sullivan served as the President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation's Young Pharmacists Group in 2022, bringing strong organizational experience to the board.
John Patka, PharmD, BCPS
SecretaryDr. Patka is a clinical pharmacy specialist in emergency medicine with over 20 years of experience. He serves as the Residency Program Director for the PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency at Grady Health System in Atlanta. He's actively involved in training pharmacy students and is a practitioner surveyor for ASHP emergency medicine PGY-2 residency accreditation surveys.
James Miracle, PharmD, BCEMP
TreasurerDr. Miracle is a clinical pharmacy specialist in emergency medicine at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University and completed a residency at Jackson Hospital and Clinic. He holds board certification in Emergency Medicine Pharmacy (BCEMP) and brings the perspective of a community pharmacist to the board.
Christopher Edwards, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Member-at-LargeDr. Edwards is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona's R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy and a Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine. He maintains a clinical practice at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, specializing in emergency medicine pharmacotherapy. He has received multiple teaching awards and is a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FASHP).
Jami Johnson, PharmD, DABAT
Member-at-LargeDr. Johnson is a clinical pharmacist with extensive expertise in toxicology. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and completed a Clinical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine Fellowship. She has served as the Assistant Director of the Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information and holds the Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT) certification.
Committees
SEMP committees will drive our strategic initiatives through dedicated volunteer service and specialized expertise. Committees are actively recruiting members.
Education Committee
The Education Committee will develop and oversee continuing education programs, including webinars, the annual EmpowerRx Conference, and other professional development opportunities.
Research Committee
The Research Committee will promote collaborative research initiatives and facilitate the dissemination of evidence to advance emergency medicine pharmacotherapy practice.
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee will serve as a unified voice to promote the recognition, integration, and value of EM pharmacists within healthcare systems and policy arenas.
Practice Advancement
The Practice Advancement Committee will develop evidence-based standards, guidelines, and position statements to define and advance clinical excellence in emergency pharmacotherapy.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee will focus on building and retaining our member community, developing networking events, online forums, mentorship programs, and collaborative platforms.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee will oversee SEMP's publications, website, social media presence, and other outreach initiatives to enhance communication with members and the broader healthcare community.
Join Our Leadership Team
SEMP welcomes dedicated emergency medicine pharmacists interested in advancing our specialty through volunteer leadership. The next SEMP Board of Directors will be elected by the membership, with voting taking place leading up to the 2026 EmpowerRx Conference.
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